Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DR Congo Fighting Kills Scores, Cuts Food Aid and Drives Mass Displacement

Intensifying fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 70 civilian lives, displaced over 200,000 people and cut thousands off from food… Read more »

Africa: Nansen Award Winners Show Compassion for Refugees Is Far From Fading

The UN refugee agency's (UNHCR) prestigious Nansen Award is shining a light on the people proving that compassion and solidarity with displaced communities remain strong - even in… Read more »

Sudan: 'All We Want for Sudan Is Peace' Say Children Fleeing Violence

Nahed was visiting Sudan's capital Khartoum with her family to celebrate Eid, a major Islamic holiday, when the war broke out between the rival armies vying for control of her… Read more »

Africa: Global Atrocity Risks Rising, Warns New UN Adviser On Genocide Prevention

The world is witnessing an alarming erosion of respect for international law, with conflicts increasingly targeting civilians and heightening the risk of atrocity crimes, warns the… Read more »

Africa: Humanitarians Launch $33 Billion Appeal for 2026

The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and… Read more »

Africa: 'The System Has Failed' - Giles Duley's Mission to Reframe Disability in War

Talking to journalists earlier this week on his final day as the first UN Global Advocate for Persons with Disabilities in Conflict and Peacebuilding Situations, Giles Duley said… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Hails DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Hostilities in the East

The United Nations on Friday welcomed a newly signed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda as a "critical step" toward restoring trust, while warning… Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique's Displaced Facing Massive Needs As Attacks Intensify

The ongoing emergency in northern Mozambique continues to worsen as prolonged attacks by non-state armed groups in Nampula trigger one of the largest displacement surges of the… Read more »

Sudan: Amid Sudan's Unimaginable Crisis, Its People Endure With Hope

As the world prepares to mark Human Rights Day on 10 December, the UN is warning that war-torn Sudan is in the midst of arguably the gravest human rights crisis of our time. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Crisis Deepens With Communities Trapped in 'Siege Conditions'

Civilians across Sudan's Kordofan region are facing extreme hardship as conflict intensifies, warned the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Wednesday. Read more »

Africa: UN Sounds Alarm As Landmine Deaths Rise Amid Funding Cuts

The deadly legacy of conflicts old and new - from Gaza to Sudan and beyond - continues to kill and maim civilians on a near-daily basis, mine action workers said on Wednesday, as… Read more »

Sudan: Mass Displacement, Trafficking Fears Deepen Crisis in Sudan's El Fasher

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan's El Fasher remains dire as mass displacement accelerates and aid access stays restricted, amid warnings of widespread trafficking, sexual violence… Read more »

Africa: Peacebuilding Fund Hits $1 Billion Milestone Amid Funding Gap

The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund on Wednesday announced a major milestone, with the approval of more than $1 billion in support to global peacebuilding and conflict-prevention… Read more »

Nigeria: Hundreds Abducted in the North As Insurgent Attacks Rise

Authorities in Nigeria are being urged to investigate the wave of abductions in the West African country, where attacks by insurgent groups are increasing. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - UN's Gradual Move Back to Khartoum 'An Important Step'

The UN Country Team in Sudan met in Khartoum on Monday - the first time it has convened in the capital since conflict erupted in April 2023. Read more »

Africa: Africa and Europe Can Shape a Fairer Global System

The UN Secretary-General says the world is shifting fast towards a multipolar system - where power is spread across several regions instead of concentrated in one or two. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Decries 'Truly Horrific' Massacres in DR Congo

Seventeen civilians, including women in labour and patients receiving care, were slaughtered inside a Catholic Church-run health centre in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo… Read more »

Africa: Terrorism in Africa, a 'Growing Global Threat'

Expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement and the collapse of essential services in West Africa and the Sahel are a growing concern worldwide. Read more »

Africa: Ending World Hunger Costs Less Than 1% of Military Spending

Ending hunger by 2030 would cost just $93 billion a year -- less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade, according to the UN World… Read more »

Sudan: UN Aid Office Pushes for 'Unhindered' Humanitarian Access in Sudan

UN relief chief Tom Fletcher held "useful" and "tough" discussions with the two sides battling for control of Sudan this week, pushing for access to aid for those in desperate… Read more »

Africa: Conflict and Hunger 'Two Faces of the Same Crisis', UN Deputy Chief Tells Security Council

For millions of people worldwide caught up in conflict, "war and hunger are often two faces of the same crisis," UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the Security… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan War - Aid Teams Plead for Access to Thousands Trapped in El Fasher

Just how many people are still trapped in the Sudanese city of El Fasher? That's the burning question for relatives of the many thousands of people believed to still be there,… Read more »

Sudan: Families in Sudan 'Running Out of Time' As Hunger Spreads

More than 21 million people in Sudan, 45 per cent of the population, are not getting enough to eat as the war between rival militaries continues, according to the World Food… Read more »

Sudan: Migration Chief Hears Horrific Accounts of Exodus From El Fasher

Some 90,000 people have been displaced following the fall of El Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur - with another 50,000 fleeing violence in the Kordofans, according to the UN… Read more »

Africa: UN and African Union Vow Closer Action for Peace and Development

The UN Secretary-General called on Wednesday for action to prioritize Africa, urging the world not to turn its back on the continent. Read more »